Dogs for Adoption in Elsie, MI: 11 Dogs Looking for a Home
11 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 2 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Elsie. Here are all 11, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Elsie, 8 puppies, 2 adults and 1 senior. The breeds you'll see most are American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldog and Coton de Tulear, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Boots
Meet Boots! ❤️
This sweet young guy has spent his life so far at the end of a chain. But thankfully, that all changed when he was rescued!
Boots is quickly learning what life inside a home is all about, and he's doing GREAT! He's such a sweet boy who loves everyone he meets and is soaking up all the love and attention he's been missing.
We've already taken care of his vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, and microchip. Now all he needs is a family to call his own!
Boots has already gotten his second chance. Now we're hoping for one more miracle — a forever home for this very deserving boy. ❤️
Adoption fee: $150
Read more about Boots
Can you help us find Boots his happily ever after? Even a share could help him find his person!
Apply at www.linktr.ee/starescue
2. Cider
Hi! I’m Cider! I’m one of three little survivors born around September 19th. Our momma gave birth to us outside in a mud hole and did everything she could to keep us safe and healthy until help arrived. Now I’m warm, loved and growing like crazy! ❤️
I should be ready to head home around November 14th. Get your application in early if you think I could be your new best friend!
Adoption Fee: $350 each
The adoption fee includes a $50 refundable spay/neuter deposit. Each puppy will go home with some food, a leash & collar, treats, a toy and other goodies, along with their vet records, microchip and age-appropriate flea, tick & heartworm prevention.
Read more about Cider
❤️ Apply for pre-approval at linktr.ee/starescue
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
3. Caramel
CARAMEL
Hi! I’m Caramel! My siblings and I had a pretty muddy start to life! We were born outside around September 19th, but luckily we had the BEST momma looking after us. She kept us strong and healthy, and now we’re getting ready for the next chapter — finding families of our very own! ❤️
I should be ready for my forever home around November 14th, and applications are open now!
Read more about Caramel
Adoption Fee: $350 each
The adoption fee includes a $50 refundable spay/neuter deposit. Each puppy will go home with some food, a leash & collar, treats, a toy and other goodies, along with their vet records, microchip and age-appropriate flea, tick & heartworm prevention.
❤️ Apply for pre-approval at linktr.ee/starescue
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
4. Dumpling
DUMPLING
Hi! I’m Dumpling! I was born around September 19th after my momma had me and my siblings outside in a muddy hole. It wasn’t exactly the fanciest nursery, but Momma took amazing care of us! ❤️ Thanks to her, I’m growing bigger, stronger and healthier every day.
I should be ready for my forever home around November 14th, and you can apply for me now! My siblings are up for adoption, too!
Adoption Fee: $350 each
Read more about Dumpling
The adoption fee includes a $50 refundable spay/neuter deposit. Each puppy will go home with some food, a leash & collar, treats, a toy and other goodies, along with their vet records, microchip and age-appropriate flea, tick & heartworm prevention.
❤️ Apply for pre-approval at linktr.ee/starescue
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
5. Apple
Hi! My name is Apple!
I’m about 2 years old, and not too long ago, I gave birth to my three tiny babies outside in the mud. Thankfully, we were rescued just in time, and now my babies are safe, warm, and growing bigger every day. ❤️
I’ve been an amazing momma, but soon it will be my turn to find someone to take care of me.
Everyone who meets me says I’m just about the perfect girl. I have the sweetest eyes and an even sweeter personality. I’m calm, gentle, affectionate, and I absolutely LOVE to cuddle and give hugs. I don’t ask for much—I just want to be close to my people and feel loved.
Read more about Apple
About 2 years old
Dog friendly
Calm & incredibly gentle
Non-reactive
Quiet—I hardly ever bark!
Loves cuddles & giving hugs
Sweet with everyone she meets
And seriously… those eyes. ❤️
My babies will be ready for their forever homes in about 6 weeks, and once my job as Momma is done, I’ll be ready for my forever home too!
After everything I’ve been through, I’m still one of the gentlest, most trusting girls you could ever meet. I’ve taken such good care of my babies. Now I’m hoping there’s a family out there ready to love and take care of me. ❤️
Want to meet me?
Fill out a preapproval application or email heather@savingtailsanimalrescue.org.
Please share and help me find my forever family!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
6. Milky Way 19/21
Hi! We are 2 litters of puppies, Born July 7 & 17th, 2026! We are looking for our forever homes, and we also are looking for foster homes! Check out our facebook page Saving Tails Animal Rescue & Outreach for more photos. Apply for any of the puppies or pre-approval in the meantime while we work to get photos and listings up to date.
These babies will be available to go to their forever homes after September 14th.
We have a puppy yoga event if you are interested in meeting them, and puppies will be in Frankenmuth on Saturday 9/5/26
Read more about Milky Way 19/21
The puppies adoption fees are $350, with a refundable $50 spay/neuter deposit. Each puppy will come with a leash, collar, treats, toy, some food and microchip and their vetting up to date age appropriately.
Visit our facebook page for event info www.linktr.ee/starescue or email heather@savingtailsanimalrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
7. Runts 14/21
Hi! We are 2 litters of puppies, Born July 7 & 17th, 2026! We are looking for our forever homes, and we also are looking for foster homes! Check out our facebook page Saving Tails Animal Rescue & Outreach for more photos. Apply for any of the puppies or pre-approval in the meantime while we work to get photos and listings up to date.
These babies will be available to go to their forever homes after September 14th.
We have a puppy yoga event if you are interested in meeting them, and puppies will be in Frankenmuth on Saturday 9/5/26
Read more about Runts 14/21
The puppies adoption fees are $350, with a refundable $50 spay/neuter deposit. Each puppy will come with a leash, collar, treats, toy, some food and microchip and their vetting up to date age appropriately.
Visit our facebook page for event info www.linktr.ee/starescue or email heather@savingtailsanimalrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
8. Tay Tay 2/21
Hi! We are 2 litters of puppies, Born July 7 & 17th, 2026! We are looking for our forever homes, and we also are looking for foster homes! Check out our facebook page Saving Tails Animal Rescue & Outreach for more photos. Apply for any of the puppies or pre-approval in the meantime while we work to get photos and listings up to date.
These babies will be available to go to their forever homes after September 14th.
We have a puppy yoga event if you are interested in meeting them, and puppies will be in Frankenmuth on Saturday 9/5/26
Read more about Tay Tay 2/21
The puppies adoption fees are $350, with a refundable $50 spay/neuter deposit. Each puppy will come with a leash, collar, treats, toy, some food and microchip and their vetting up to date age appropriately.
Visit our facebook page for event info www.linktr.ee/starescue or email heather@savingtailsanimalrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
9. Charlie
To apply to adopt:
Go to our website - adopt - dog - scroll to adoption application - click
Adoption fee is $250 - dogs are microchipped, spayed/neutered, and UTD on all prevention before adoption. Charlie's updates will be finalized on November 4th and we will begin reviewing applications at that time.
Charlie has been bounced around since he was a puppy. He finally had a home for the last six years of his life when his person passed away. Afterwards, Charlie was attacked by his caretakers dog and they knew that Charlie would have to find a new home.
Read more about Charlie
Charlie is a Coton de Tulear (or a mix). He is 7 years old. At 12.5lbs, Charlie is overweight and is working on potty training. He is good with cats.
Charlie needs an experienced owner as he is cautious of strangers and has never been around children. He has never been properly socialized and needs a great deal of time to warm up. Most importantly, Charlie will need lots of structure (as he is used to getting his own way) and safety. Structure and safety create stability and that is the most important requirement to adopt Charlie.
- No young kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
- Special needs
10. Ezzie
ALL dogs are raised in foster homes so please use our website to apply. Application is needed to arrange meet and greet.
Adopt - Dog - Scroll to "Dog Application" click and apply
Ezzie and her litter mates were found abandoned on the streets. They were rushed to an animal control facility that reached out to us for help. Puppies are at risk for illnesses and emotional damage in such environments and our foster group rushed in to help.
Ezzie is sweet and a little shy. She would love to have another dog as a playmate and mentor.
Read more about Ezzie
The pups are good with cats, kids, and other dogs. Adoption fee is $400 with a $100 refund when they are spayed/neutered at 6 months old. Puppies are around 14 - 16 weeks old. We suspect they are Boxer mixed with Shepherd and possibly Lab - but this is simply a guess.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
11. Ozzy
ALL dogs are raised in foster homes so please use our website to apply. Application is needed to arrange meet and greet.
Adopt - Dog - Scroll to "Dog Application" click and apply
Ozzy and his litter mates were found abandoned on the streets. They were rushed to an animal control facility that reached out to us for help. Puppies are at risk for illnesses and emotional damage in such environments and our foster group rushed in to help.
Ozzy is sweet, outgoing, and the bravest of his litter. In October, he was featured on WHNN for Wet Nose Wednesday AND on Fuzzy Friday on WJRT ABC 12 News!
Read more about Ozzy
So far, pups are good with cats, kids, and other dogs. Adoption fee is $400 with a $100 refund when they are spayed/neutered at 6 months old. Puppies are around 14 -16 weeks old. We suspect they are Boxer mixed with Shepherd and Lab - but this is simply a guess.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
Rescues and shelters near Elsie
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Elsie.
- Saving Tails Animal RescueFrankenmuth, MI · 8 dogs · 37 mi from Elsie
How to adopt from Saving Tails Animal Rescue
Interested adopters must first fill out an application. We then conduct a vet checks and review applications. We work hard to find a match for both the family and the animals. If your application is selected, we will set up a meet and greet, followed by adoption if it is a fit! At the adoption, we will fill out the contract and collect the adoption fee Fee is payable by check, cash, credit card or PayPal.
- Humane Society of Bay CountyBay City , MI · 3 dogs · 41 mi from Elsie
How to adopt from Humane Society of Bay County
Complete application, interview, reference check and adoption application. Fees vary.
Adopting a dog in Elsie
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.
Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.
Questions about adopting a dog in Elsie
How many dogs are up for adoption in Elsie?
As of November 4, 2026, 11 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Elsie, Michigan, by 2 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Elsie?
The rescues with the most dogs near Elsie right now are Saving Tails Animal Rescue (Frankenmuth, MI) and Humane Society of Bay County (Bay City , MI). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Elsie?
Yes. 8 puppys are up for adoption within 50 miles of Elsie.
How do I adopt a dog in Elsie?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.